2008 Woodie Awards
Devil's Advocate
Weekly advice with a devilish twist.
Issue date: 10/3/07 Section: Features
Dear Devil's Advocate,
Upon entering college I had a great girlfriend who I had been with for three years. I didn't expect to ever find anyone that would make me want to leave her, but I did. I haven't broken up with my girlfriend, who goes to another school back home, but I've been seeing this other girl a lot. Things are getting really serious, and I haven't told either about the other. I feel really badly, but I'm so confused and I don't want to lose a sure thing. I also don't want to miss something that could be even better.
Sincerely,
Confused
Dear Confused,
My suggestion for you: run to the nearest pet store, buy yourself a box of Milk Bones, and have at it. You've been with a girl for the past three years of your life and you go away and do the one thing she was probably scared to death you'd do: cheat on her. It's one thing when a guy's just a cheater; it's another when he has actual feelings for the girl he's cheating with. It's even more heartbreaking when feelings are involved, because it lets your girlfriend know you've actually formed an emotional connection with the "mistress." Chances are, this girl on the side is thinking things are serious too and when she finds out you aren't available and you've made her "that girl," she's going to regret the day she met you. You aren't being fair to anyone, including yourself. You need to man up and be honest to both girls to figure out what you want. Continuing this charade is only going to confuse you further, as I'm sure you are interested in both girls for different reasons. Hate to burst your bubble though, bud, but neither one of them will probably stick around once they find out about each other.
Dear Devil's Advocate,
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I do not get along with a part of my extended family. I had a huge blowout fight with a cousin a year ago and haven't spoken to any of them since. My family has every intention of getting everyone together for the holiday and I feel so betrayed!
Upon entering college I had a great girlfriend who I had been with for three years. I didn't expect to ever find anyone that would make me want to leave her, but I did. I haven't broken up with my girlfriend, who goes to another school back home, but I've been seeing this other girl a lot. Things are getting really serious, and I haven't told either about the other. I feel really badly, but I'm so confused and I don't want to lose a sure thing. I also don't want to miss something that could be even better.
Sincerely,
Confused
Dear Confused,
My suggestion for you: run to the nearest pet store, buy yourself a box of Milk Bones, and have at it. You've been with a girl for the past three years of your life and you go away and do the one thing she was probably scared to death you'd do: cheat on her. It's one thing when a guy's just a cheater; it's another when he has actual feelings for the girl he's cheating with. It's even more heartbreaking when feelings are involved, because it lets your girlfriend know you've actually formed an emotional connection with the "mistress." Chances are, this girl on the side is thinking things are serious too and when she finds out you aren't available and you've made her "that girl," she's going to regret the day she met you. You aren't being fair to anyone, including yourself. You need to man up and be honest to both girls to figure out what you want. Continuing this charade is only going to confuse you further, as I'm sure you are interested in both girls for different reasons. Hate to burst your bubble though, bud, but neither one of them will probably stick around once they find out about each other.
Dear Devil's Advocate,
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I do not get along with a part of my extended family. I had a huge blowout fight with a cousin a year ago and haven't spoken to any of them since. My family has every intention of getting everyone together for the holiday and I feel so betrayed!
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